10/29/2012 1:51 pm EDT Updated: 11/02/2012 1:28pm EDT Removing a child from a home that is unstable and possibly dangerous is done in the best interest of the child by the state. But the immediate reality of being ripped from your parents and home can be terrifying and confusing. Often, the whole affair is done hurriedly with the intent of getting the child to safety as quickly as possible, leaving no time to gather essentials--a toothbrush, extra underthings--for the next few nights before reaching the intended foster family.